Energy is in the flow of the cosmos.
Some mages seek power through individual acts of power. They seek to enact their will through a single spell, a single action, a single moment. Not the Spellweaver. The Spellweaver knows that the past, present, and future are part of the same strand running through the tapestry of the universe. Power is found in not through a single moment, but through the flow of all moments. They study spells with the intent of weaving their own fabric into the grand tapestry, tying each moment to the past and future. They see the very fabric of nature, and weave their own designs into the tapestry. Their spells flow together, one riding on the crest of the last, until they become a mighty wave of unstoppable power.

Weapon and Armor Proficiency: The Spellweaver is proficient with simple and martial weapons. He is proficient with light armor, and no shields. Light armor does not interfere with spells from the Spellweaver list.

Spells: The Spellweaver can cast two types of spells. The spells given in the table Utility Spells are the utility spells that are useful generaly only out of combat. These spells require careful casting, take a bit longer than combat spells, and require more concentration. Any concentration check made to use the spell has an added DC of +1/spell level. In addition to these spells, the Spellweaver gains access to the Spellweaver spell list, which have different rules (see next table). He knows a limited number of Utility spells, determined by the following table:

Table: Utility Spells Known

Level

Spells Known

0

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

1st

2

1

—

—

—

—

—

2nd

3

1

—

—

—

—

—

3rd

3

1

—

—

—

—

—

4th

4

2

1

—

—

—

—

5th

4

2

1

—

—

—

—

6th

5

2

1

—

—

—

—

7th

5

3

2

1

—

—

—

8th

6

3

2

1

—

—

—

9th

6

3

2

1

—

—

—

10th

6

4

3

2

1

—

—

11th

6

4

3

2

1

—

—

12th

6

4

3

2

1

—

—

13th

6

4

4

3

2

1

—

14th

6

4

4

3

2

1

—

15th

6

4

4

3

2

1

—

16th

6

4

4

4

3

2

1

17th

6

4

4

4

3

2

1

18th

6

4

4

4

3

2

1

19th

6

4

4

4

3

3

2

20th

6

4

4

4

3

3

2

In addition to the spells from the Utility Spell list, the Spellweaver has additional spells available in the Spellweaver Spell List. All of the spells from this list of appropriate level are available for a Spellweaver.

Table: Spellweaver Spell Preparation

Level

Deck Size

Hand Size

Copies of Spells

Max Number of Spells Per Level

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

7th

8th

9th

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

7th

8th

9th

1st

6

2

1

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

6

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

2nd

8*

3

1

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

8

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

3rd

10

3

1

1

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

8

3

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

4th

13

3

2

1

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

8

5

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

5th

16

4

2

1

1

—

—

—

—

—

—

8

6

3

—

—

—

—

—

—

6th

19

4

2

2

1

—

—

—

—

—

—

8

8

4

—

—

—

—

—

—

7th

22

4

3

2

1

1

—

—

—

—

—

8

8

6

3

—

—

—

—

—

8th

24

5

3

2

2

1

—

—

—

—

—

8

8

8

4

—

—

—

—

—

9th

27

5

3

3

2

1

1

—

—

—

—

8

8

8

5

3

—

—

—

—

10th

29

5

4

3

2

2

1

—

—

—

—

8

8

8

6

4

—

—

—

—

11th

31

6

4

3

3

2

1

1

—

—

—

8

8

8

6

5

3

—

—

—

12th

34

6

4

4

3

2

2

1

—

—

—

8

8

8

6

6

4

—

—

—

13th

36

6

4

4

3

3

2

1

1

—

—

8

8

8

6

6

5

2

—

—

14th

38

7

4

4

4

3

2

2

1

—

—

8

8

8

6

6

6

3

—

—

15th

41

7

4

4

4

3

3

2

1

1

—

8

8

8

6

6

6

4

2

—

16th

43

7

4

4

4

4

3

2

2

1

—

8

8

8

6

6

6

4

3

—

17th

45

8

4

4

4

4

3

3

2

2

1

8

8

8

6

6

6

4

4

2

18th

48

8

4

4

4

4

4

3

3

2

1

8

8

8

6

6

6

4

4

3

19th

51

8

4

4

4

4

4

3

3

3

2

8

8

8

6

6

6

4

4

4

20th

54

9

4

4

4

4

4

3

3

3

3

8

8

8

6

6

6

4

4

4

* note that more level one spells need to be added to the spell list for this number to be reachable.

The Spellweaver also gains bonus spells per day for having a high Intelligence score.
To learn or cast a spell, a Spellweaver must have an Int score of at least 10 + the spell's level.

Energy Ray(Sp): The Spellweaver is able to send forth a ray of energy at a target. It is a 30ft ranged touch attack that deals 1d8 + Int mod damage. Every three levels after the first, the damage increases by 1d8. Either fire or electricity resistance counts for half against this attack. This ability is usable once every 1d4+1 rounds.

Understanding(Ex): The Spellweaver's understanding of the fabric of the cosmos allows him a better vision into the workings of magic, giving him a +1 per 3 levels (max Int mod) bonus to Spellcraft checks to attempt counterspells, and Knowledge (arcana) checks to identify magical properties of anything currently visible.

Perception(Ex): The Spellweaver is able to glimpse a moment into the future, giving +1 bonus to Reflex saves, and a +1 bonus to AC. The bonus to AC increases by 1 every 3 levels, but cannot exceed the Spellweaver's Int mod.

Energy Trap (Sp): Twice per day, the Spellweaver of level five or higher can place a trap on a five foot square or on an item. When the item is picked up or the five foot square is entered, it deals 2d6 + Int mod damage to the creature that entered the square or handled the item. Fire or electricity resistance counts for half.

Energy Storm (Sp): 3 times per day, the Spellweaver of level fourteen or higher can create a storm of energy that surrounds him, dealing 8d6 damage to everyone within a 30 foot radius. Reflex save for half. Fire or electricity resistance counts for half.

Shadow Chorus (Sp): Once per day, the Spellweaver is able to create a number of copies of himself equal to 2 + Int mod. These copies take up their own squares and can be placed anywhere within the radius of the Spellweaver's move speed. They are unable to do anything other than speak, and last 1 round/3 levels. The Spellweaver may once per round as a free action switch places with one of these clones. This switch is imperceptible to onlookers. If the Spellweaver uses this skill in accordance with a Perform (Sing), using them as backup singers, he gets a +5 to the check.

Religion: Religion does not play a major role in this class, but a Spellweaver is likely to choose a god devoted to the advancement of the mind.

Other Classes: The Spellweaver usually get along fine with other classes, but he may tend to stay away from classes that focus on brute strength instead of intellect.

Combat: The Spellweaver takes on the role of a ranged dps or support. He uses his skills to deal damage from the outskirts of the battle, while using his agility to remain out of the direct focus of attention.

Advancement: The Spellweaver's strength lies in the ability to cast more and more powerful spells, so it is wise to focus solely on advancing through the ranks of Spellweaver. He may sometimes multiclass into other spellcasting classes, such as wizard or sorcerer.

One does not need great power to change the course of history. If one knows well the tapestry of the world, one must simply pull the right string.

”

—Votharius, Human Spellweaver

Daily Life: The Spellweaver lives in much the same manner as any other spellcaster, often studying magic or working to create magical items for adventurers. They will also often be found by the side of rich patrons, who hire them for various tasks. They often seek out these arrangements, as it also gives them a chance to gain the ear of powerful individuals, allowing them to alter the course of events. The Spellweaver usually prefers to affect the world from a distance, tracing the cause and effect patterns and knowing just how and when to act to change things towards their own desires.

Organizations: They often build learning centers, where Spellweavers and other spellcasters come together to share knowledge and study magic. Powerful Spellweavers will usually be well known among other magic users, and will often be sought for their learning and wisdom. Each Spellweaver weaves spells slightly differently, and a knowledgeable Spellweaver can often recognize who a Spellweaver is or who taught them based on their style.

NPC Reactions: They are generally esteemed wherever spellcasters are well regarded, but often looked upon with some suspicion, as they usually have plans running deep through their smallest action.

Characters with ranks in Knowledge(arcana) can research Spellweavers to learn more about them. When a character makes a skill check, read or paraphrase the following, including information from lower DCs.

Knowledge (arcana)

DC

Result

5

They are another form of spellcaster.

10

Their spells can grow more powerful when chained together.

15

Their power often grows during longer battles.

20

Characters with this score can know specific Spellweavers and perhaps histories.